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Common Infection Control Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

American Medical Compliance

More than a million hospitalized patients each year acquire healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) while being treated for other health conditions. Improper use of PPE, such as masks, gloves, and gowns, can lead to contamination and the spread of infections. Access the course here.

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Staffing Shortages in Hospitals

American Medical Compliance

As a result, hospitals have been struggling to manage the surge in patients, leading to delays in treatments, long wait times, and compromised patient care. However, hospitals are deploying a variety of tactics to battle shortages in staffing and supply chains. Additionally, hospitals are hiring temporary staff to fill the gaps.

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Staffing Shortages in Hospitals

American Medical Compliance

As a result, hospitals have been struggling to manage the surge in patients, leading to delays in treatments, long wait times, and compromised patient care. However, hospitals are deploying a variety of tactics to battle shortages in staffing and supply chains. Additionally, hospitals are hiring temporary staff to fill the gaps.

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Improving communications in PPE: a solution for 'landline telephone communication

Emergency Medicine Journal

Background Emergency care staff wearing elastomeric respiratory personal protective equipment (PPE) report difficulties in communicating by telephone. We developed and tested an affordable technological solution aimed at improving telephone call intelligibility for staff wearing PPE.

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Ensuring Safety and Comfort: 3M N95 Fit Test Training for Healthcare Providers 

American Medical Compliance

The CDC’s FluSurv-NET system, a sentinel network of healthcare facilities, documented over 104,000 flu-related hospitalizations across 13 states during past flu seasons. Among the various PPE items, the N95 respirator mask stands out as a crucial tool in preventing the spread of airborne pathogens.

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Maryland Infection Control Training for Dental Healthcare Professionals

American Medical Compliance

Infection control is crucial because it directly prevents the spread of diseases, ensuring the safety and health of individuals in various settings, such as hospitals, schools, and dentistry facilities. Why Is Infection Control Important?

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Episode 36: COVID-19

PHEM Cast

PPE As at May 1st, the advice from PHE is ‘ There is currently sustained transmission of COVID-19 throughout the UK as defined by the four nations Public Health experts, therefore there is an increased likelihood of any patient having coronavirus infection. Here is a review of both if you’d like to read more.

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